Vy Olawale Lamina
The executive Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Honourable Christopher Zakka Maikalangu has promised to involve more women in governance at the grassroots.
Maikalangu stated this on the sidelines of celebration of International Women’s Day in Abuja.
The council chairman, maintained that gender equity would continue to receive the topmost priority of his administration in the years ahead.
He said“ Our administration facilitated the appointment many women in my cabinet and most the heads of departments presently in the council are women.
“Apart from that, I have also appointed female as Special Adviser for Women Affairs, Consultant on Development Partner and ICT, SSA’s, SA’s, and protocol”
Maikalangu added, that the International Women Day Celebration which started in 1911 is targeted at showcasing the economic, social and cultural achievements of the womenfolk world over.
“Though despite the heights attained by women in education, medical sciences, sports entrepreneurship and leadership, women still face violence and discrimination in several spheres of life.
“It time for us to work hard to break down these barriers and ensure that all women, regardless of their background, have the chance to reach their full potential in our society, ” the AMAC boss stressed
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